Job Description The job that makes possibilities real in patients' lives. And yours. The job that helps you get ahead in life. Moving mountains together. Welcome to AbbVie As part of an international company with 48,000 employees worldwide and around 3,000 employees in Germany, you will have the opportunity of addressing some of tomorrows unmet medical needs in close collaboration with your colleagues. Are you passionate about improving global health care? Do you want to contribute to improving patients' quality of life through your expertise? In a challenging work environment that offers opportunities of developing and increasing your own skills? Youve come to the right place Moving mountains together – as Scientist II/ Senior Scientist I - Screening Biology / Imaging Assay Development (24 months temporary / full- or part-time) At AbbVie’s Research Center in Ludwigshafen, Germany, we strive to discover breakthrough treatments for Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and psychiatric disorders by targeting key mechanisms with world-leading small molecule and biologic drug discovery capabilities. We are seeking a talented scientist to lead high content imaging efforts using iPSC-derived neurons and advance imaging assay development. This collaborative role offers opportunities to contribute to multiple projects within AbbVie's innovative in-vitro drug discovery programs. Major Responsibilities Assay Development and Execution: Develop, optimize, and execute cellular assays independently to support target identification and validation, as well as compound characterization for drug discovery in neurological diseases. Cell Culture Work: Conduct laboratory tasks in cell culture, including preparations of cell lines and hiPSC-derived cells for plate-based screenings. Imaging and Analysis: Use immunofluorescence staining techniques, microscopy for image acquisition, and software-based image analysis to drive research. Plan and conduct experimental assays for optimization and screening using high-content imaging technologies. Productivity and Excellence: Maintain high productivity and drive scientific excellence and technological advancement while adhering to experimental standards in the lab. Data Management and Presentation: Generate, analyze, and integrate high-quality data to ensure reliable results for research progression. Present findings to both discipline-specific and cross-functional project teams. Innovation and Continuous Improvement: Establish new assays and technologies to promote continuous improvement and innovation in research practices. Collaboration and Cross-Functionality: Collaborate across functions, acting as a liaison between scientists and medicinal chemists locally and at global research sites to facilitate integrated research efforts.